Watch ‘worst own goal in history’ as Haiti keeper nutmegs himself to gift Canada crazy goal in World Cup qualifier
HAITI goalkeeper Josue Duverger made one of the worst blunders ‘in history’ to gift Canada an own goal in a World Cup qualifier.
In Tuesday night’s showdown, the Caribbean minnows watched on in shock as the 21-year-old fumbled the ball multiple times before it crossed the line.
The score was 0-0 on the night but 1-0 to Canada on aggregate as the second-half began in Illinois.
A ball over the top gave defender Kevin Lafrance plenty of time to roll a simple backpass towards his keeper.
But Duverger miscontrolled the ball to nutmeg himself only yards from his line.
Such was the slow pace of the pass, he still had an opportunity to deliver a hasty clearance – and fluffed that too.
The ex-Sporting CP man’s standing foot nudged the ball as he planted it, meaning his attempt to launch it off the line failed.
Duverger stood in disbelief before putting his head in his hands, clearly absolutely baffled as to how he conceded the goal.
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Born in Montreal, he actually grew up in Canada but qualified to play for Haiti through his family heritage.
A team-mate did comfort the stricken keeper as play restarted and he went on to deny Lille star Jonathan David with a strong one-on-one parry moments later.
But Canada won 3-0 to secure their place in the next round of Concacaf qualifiers thanks to late strikes from Cyle Larin and Junior Hoilett, most recently of Cardiff.
It meant the North Americans are in the final stage for the first time in 24 years in pursuit of only a second World Cup appearance.
They will face the likes of Mexico, the USA and Honduras in the eight-team group, three of which will qualify for Qatar 2022 with fourth place entering a play-off.
Fans felt for Duverger after his error, which some described as the worst own-goal ever.
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One fan commented: “As a former, below average, mediocre goalkeeper in high school… that’s a sad day.”
Another wrote online: “Oh my god that first goal is hands down the worst play I’ve ever seen on a football field.”
While one summarised: “That was the best og ever.”
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